What is Vishwakarma Puja and Why Should You Celebrate It?
Do you know who created the Sudarshan Chakra of Almighty Vishnu? Or better. Do you know who created the Trishul of Bhagwaan Bholenath? All of the cosmic almightys had one thing in common: their weapon, as magnificent and powerful as the bearer. And the hands behind these powerful weapons are none other than the cosmic
Significance of Pitru Paksha Shradh in Hindu Tradition
Every family has stories. Tales of grandparents who worked hard, great-grandparents who lived in a different world altogether. They shaped who we are today, even if we never met them. Pitru Paksha, also called the fortnight of ancestors, is about remembering them. It is not just a ritual performed out of fear or obligation. It
The Sweet Story Behind Ganesha and His Love for Modak
If you’ve ever seen Lord Ganesha’s idol, you know there’s one thing he never lets go of, and that tiny, sweet dumpling called modak. But why is Ganesha so obsessed with it? What makes this little sweet such a big deal every Ganesh Chaturthi? The answer is way more fascinating than you think. It’s not
Teachers’ Day: Celebrating the Minds That Shape Us
Think back to the last time someone believed in you when you didn’t. Maybe it was a math teacher who said, “You’ve got this,” after your third failed attempt at solving an equation. Or an English teacher who pushed you to write more because they saw a storyteller hiding inside you. That’s the quiet power
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Why This Festival Is More Than Just Modaks
श्री गणेशाय नमः वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभः। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ One with a curved trunk, a massive body, and a brilliance equal to ten million suns, O Lord, remove obstacles from all my endeavors at all times Every pooja begins with the aarti of Lord Ganesha. No ritual is complete and no
Paryushana Festival | All You Need to Know
Imagine putting life on pause for eight days. No rush, no endless distractions. Instead, you dedicate yourself to self-reflection, forgiveness, and spiritual growth. Sounds almost impossible in today’s fast-paced world, right? Yet for the Jain community, this is exactly what happens every year during the Paryushana festival. Paryushana is not just a festival. It is
Krishna Janmashtami: The Sacred Celebration of Lord Krishna’s Birth
सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज। अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥ When the world was burning from the unjust wrath of Kansa, everyone took refuge under the preserver Vishnu. Thus, the god of Liberation was born – Shri Krishna Janmashtami is not just a day, but a moment. In which all the devotees devote themselves to
79th Independence Day: The Day We Claimed Tomorrow
The final freedom movement of India came to an end! The clock struck twelve. The air in New Delhi was heavy, not just with the warmth of an August night, but with the weight of history. In a crowded Parliament hall, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s voice echoed through the walls of liberation, a voice steady yet
Why Teej Is Celebrated in India: History, Rituals & Significance – Part 1
A long, long time ago, in the beautiful mountains of Kailash, there was a brave and kind goddess named Parvati. She had a big dream. She wanted to marry the wise and supreme Lord Shiva. But Lord Shiva was not easy to win. He lived far away, meditating in peace for centuries, and rarely spoke
Raksha Bandhan | History and Traditions of the Festival
Knots have always meant something special to us. The knot a groom and bride tie during the seven pheras marks the start of a lifelong journey. The small knots our grandparents tied around money or gifts carried the happiness of the whole family. And then there’s another knot, the one tied during Raksha Bandhan. It’s